Price hikes drive record energy switch
More Australians opted to switch energy providers in June than ever before as soaring power price rises take a toll on household bills.
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Nation’s voices gather for Garma Festival
Australia's largest Indigenous festival returns to the Northern Territory, with a prime ministerial visit and focus on a First Nations voice to parliament.
No kinder and gentler parliament: Dutton
As federal parliament wraps up its first sitting week since the May election, the opposition leader sees little change in approach under Labor.
Meteor showers triple treat for stargazers
Three meteor showers will light up the Australian night sky with the moon's phase to assist stargazers in catching a glimpse of the astronomic spectacle.
Vaccine patch combats COVID variants
Queensland researchers testing a needle-free vaccine patch have found it has better efficacy in neutralising COVID-19 than traditionally administered jabs.
Trial ordered on Chinese influence charge
Chinese community leader and ex-Liberal candidate Di Sanh Duong, will stand trial in the County Court after being charged with planning foreign interference.
Barilaro to appear at NY trade job inquiry
John Barilaro will appear at a probe into his hiring to a US trade job as the NSW investment minister is accused of having his "fingers all over" the process.
Australia ignoring ‘lessons’: Nationals MP
Net zero by 2050 is an unrealistic target, according to the new Nationals MP for Flynn, who has called on Australia to heed the lessons from Europe.
More arrests sought for backpacker killing
The boyfriend of slain German backpacker Simone Strobel charged with her murder 17 years ago on the NSW north coast has been mentioned in a Sydney court.
Retail sales momentum slowed in June
Retail turnover rose 0.2 per cent in June, its sixth straight monthly rise but the smallest increase so far this year.
Collaboration at core of Greens approach
One of the newest Greens MPs has pledged to honour her campaign motto of 'designing our future together' during her time in federal parliament.
Nurses raise concerns over COVID-19 wave
A nurses' union has called on the public to double down on limiting the spread of COVID-19 amid concerns for the wellbeing of healthcare workers.
Campaign’s goal to eliminate hepatitis C
A new public health campaign is aiming to boost hepatitis C testing and treatment rates in Victoria so the virus can be eliminated by 2030.
Shark nets take toll on threatened species
About a fifth of the 376 marine animals caught in NSW shark nets last season were threatened species, a government report has revealed.
Greens MP advocates for mental health
Stephen Bates has spoken of his experience working in low-paid jobs and coming out as gay in the new Greens MP's first speech to federal parliament.
Ex-mayor MP wants fed help for councils
A regional Queensland MP and former mayor says local governments need more federal support to provide services for their communities.
House prices drop, while units hold value
Domain says house prices in Australia's capital cities fell 0.9 per cent in the June quarter, while apartment prices were basically flat.
Treasurer reveals inflation to hit 7.75pct
Inflation is expected to peak at 7.75 per cent at the end of this year, before moderating into 2023, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
Teen designer wins Zampatti fashion prize
A Brisbane teenage fashion designer who mostly taught herself using online videos has won an inaugural prize named after late industry luminary Carla Zampatti.
Newmarch COVID response ‘appallingly bad’
The management of a COVID-19 outbreak at Newmarch House in early 2020 has been described as "appallingly bad" as an inquest into 19 deaths continues.
Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial concludes
The defamation trial launched by war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has concluded more than a year after it began with the judge reserving his decision.
Toddler dies with COVID as infections rise
A toddler has become one of more than 11,000 Australians to die with COVID-19, with the estimated number of adults infected tripling since February.
Chalmers recognises cost of living burden
A sharp rise in annual inflation - the biggest since the GST was introduced - has raised concerns about the cost of living and more interest rate rises.
Indigenous flags prompt Hanson protest
Pauline Hanson has walked out of the Senate during the morning's acknowledgement to country to protest a motion enabling Indigenous flags to be raised.
Truck driver bailed over SA freeway crash
A Queensland truck driver has been granted bail after being charged with a string of offences related to a major crash on Adelaide's South Eastern Freeway.
Keep faith in my government: Perrottet
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he's the best leader to steer the state into the next election despite political scandals dogging his tenure.
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Emissions shift may reduce taxpayer burden
An array of mechanisms are in play to cut emissions, with new laws simply setting a framework for detailed climate response tools that are yet to be argued out.
Rule changes start parliament business day
Federal parliament has begun with rule changes to the House of Representatives to reflect recommendations in a workplace standards report.
Drug treatment services impacted by COVID
More than 130,000 Australians received treatment for alcohol and other drugs during the pandemic, as new data shows services adapted to COVID-19.
Inflation could hit worst rate since 1990
Annual inflation data for the June quarter is expected to come in at 6.2 per cent but there's some concern it could be closer to seven per cent.
Manly NRL player denies stab in the back
Manly hooker Manase Fainu is accused of using a steak knife to stab another man in the back outside a Mormon dance party in Sydney's southwest.